Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad

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What is the Underground Railroad?

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A network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved people to escape to free states and Canada.

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Who was Harriet Tubman?

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An African American abolitionist and political activist who escaped slavery and helped others to freedom via the Underground Railroad.

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What role did the North Star play for escaping slaves?

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The North Star served as a guide for escaping slaves to find their way north to freedom.

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What does the term 'conductor' mean in the context of the Underground Railroad?

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A person who guided enslaved people along the Underground Railroad to safety.

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What were the living conditions like for enslaved children on plantations?

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Enslaved children often received minimal clothing and care, with very few garments provided each year.

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Why is Harriet Tubman considered a hero?

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She risked her life to lead many enslaved people to freedom and fought for the rights of African Americans.

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What is a central idea?

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The main point or message that an author wants to convey in a text.

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What does it mean to support an answer with evidence?

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To provide specific examples or quotes from a text that back up a claim or answer.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'Big Buckwater River' in the context of Harriet's story?

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It illustrates the contrast between the limited perspective of enslaved people and the broader world they were denied access to.

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What does the term 'forbidden' mean?

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Not allowed; prohibited.